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Author:   Brad D. Jokisch
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.80cm
Weight:   0.776kg
ISBN:  

9781538152782

ISBN 10:   1538152789
Pages:   458
Publication Date:   03 February 2023
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Preface Chapter 1. A Theoretically Informed Regional Approach What is Latin America and the Caribbean? Regions and the Invention of Latin America Development Geography and Development Theory Nature and Society in Latin America: Hazards and Political Ecology Chapter 2. The Physical Geography and Hazards of Latin America and the Caribbean The Physical Processes Shaping Weather and Climate Major Climates of Latin America and the Caribbean Tectonic Activity and Landforms Natural Hazards and Disasters The Impacts of Global Climate Change Chapter 3. Indigenous Peoples and European Arrival The First Peoples Major Indigenous Civilizations and their Precursors Agriculture in the Americas The Conquest and Cultural Catastrophe Conclusion Chapter 4. Historical Foundations: From Colonial Latin America to the Early 20th Century The Political Geography of Colonial Latin America and the Caribbean Mercantilism, Labor, and the Colonial Economy Independence and the End of the Colonial Era Early Republican Latin America: Geopolitical Wrangling Exports and Immigrants: The late 19th Century Economy Here Come the Gringos: Gunboat Diplomacy, a Canal, and the Rising Influence of the United States Conclusion Chapter 5. The Economic Geography of Latin America and the Caribbean Economic Crises and Rethinking the Export-Led Model Debt, Recession, and the End of Import Substitution Industrialization (ISI) The Neoliberal Era The Commodity Boom, China, and the Pink Tide of the 21st Century Overview of the Contemporary Economic Geography of LAC COVID-19: An Economic and Health Crisis Chapter 6. Latin America in Transition: From Population Boom to an Aging Population The Rapid Growth Era (1950-2000) Entering the Slow Growth Era Aging and the End of Population Growth? Latin America’s Population Future The Impact of COVID-19 on Latin America and the Caribbean’s Population. The End of Population Growth? Concluding Thoughts on Population and Development Chapter 7. International Migration: Implications for Development What Causes International Migration? An Overview of International Migration from Latin America and the Caribbean International Migration within Latin America and the Caribbean (Intraregional) Human Trafficking and Migration Migration and Development? The Trump Administration and Latin American Immigration The Biden Administration and Immigration: A Mixed Message Summary Chapter 8. The Urban Worlds of Latin America Urbanization in the 20th Century Environmental Problems of Latin American Cities Climate Change and Latin American Cities Conclusion Chapter 9. Development and Deforestation in the Amazon The Value of Forests Opening the Amazon: Integrating the Amazon into National Development, 1960s-1980s Cattle, Soy, and the Global Integration of the Amazon 1990-2021 Conserving the Amazon? Protected Areas and Indigenous Lands The Future of Amazonia? Chapter 10. Mexico The Physical Geography of Mexico The Ethnic Diversity of Mexico Demographic Trends Mexico in the Global Economy Deforestation, Land Use Change, and Protected Areas Chapter 11. Central America and the Caribbean The Physical Geography of Central America and the Caribbean The Ethnic Diversity of Central America and the Caribbean Demographic Trends of Central America and the Caribbean Central America and the Caribbean in the Global Economy Deforestation, Land Use Change, and Protected Areas Chapter 12. The Andes The Physical Geography of the Andean Republics The Ethnic Diversity of the Andes Demographic Trends of the Andes The Andes in the Global Economy Deforestation, Land Use Change, and Protected Areas Chapter 13. The Southern Cone The Physical Geography of the Southern Cone The Ethnic Diversity of the Southern Cone Demographic Trends in the Southern Cone The Southern Cone in the Global Economy Deforestation, Land Use Change, and Protected Areas Chapter 14. Brazil The Physical Geography of Brazil The Ethnic Diversity of Brazil Demographic Trends in Brazil Brazil in the Global Economy Bibliography Glossary About the Author Index

Reviews

"Students will like the timeliness and engaging prose of Latin America and the Caribbean, especially how environmental issues are discussed. Also, understanding the profound demographic shifts, along with contemporary urbanization and migration, highlights shared connections across the Americas. The book has many wonderful and current graphics that help visualize these trends. [For] those of you looking for a new regional text to use in your courses, you will find a well-structured tool to introduce your students to a region that so many of us care about and have spent our careers exploring and researching. -- ""Journal Of Latin American Geography"" Brad Jokisch covers a range of essential topics to help undergraduate students better understand Latin America's complexities and challenges. His engaging and accessible style describes important emerging dynamics, such as relations with China, the informal economy, illicit drugs, remittances, obesity, human trafficking, and the Venezuelan diaspora, in addition to synthesizing classic examples that remain deeply relevant. Dr. Jokisch sets a new standard for comprehensive Latin American geography texts. --Christian Brannstrom, Texas A&M University Brad Jokisch proves to be the ideal guide through the landscapes of Latin America and the social and ecological processes that shape them. With rich and specific examples of how places are shaped and re-shaped by flows of people, resources, and ideas, Dr. Jokisch offers an ideal introduction to the many and diverse worlds that comprise this fascinating region. --Kendra McSweeney, The Ohio State University Brad Jokisch strikes the sweet spot between thematic depth and up-to-date regional synthesis of a vast and diverse region, and he does so in an engaging style that underscores the importance of society-environment interactions. This deeply insightful and engaging book reflects its author's personal passion for its topic, but also his zeal to introduce the many geographies of Latin America and the Caribbean to enquiring students. The book is destined to become a leader in the field. --Karl Offen, Syracuse University The twin themes of environment and development provide a perfect window into contemporary challenges facing societies in the region, as shaped by geographic context, history, and various relationships to other regions. Students will gain insight into how geographic theory and scholarship can help societies understand and address these challenges. --Claudia Radel, Utah State University"

"Brad Jokisch covers a range of essential topics to help undergraduate students better understand Latin America's complexities and challenges. His engaging and accessible style describes important emerging dynamics, such as relations with China, the informal economy, illicit drugs, remittances, obesity, human trafficking, and the Venezuelan diaspora, in addition to synthesizing classic examples that remain deeply relevant. Dr. Jokisch sets a new standard for comprehensive Latin American geography texts. --Christian Brannstrom, Texas A&M University Brad Jokisch proves to be the ideal guide through the landscapes of Latin America and the social and ecological processes that shape them. With rich and specific examples of how places are shaped and re-shaped by flows of people, resources, and ideas, Dr. Jokisch offers an ideal introduction to the many and diverse worlds that comprise this fascinating region. --Kendra McSweeney, The Ohio State University Brad Jokisch strikes the sweet spot between thematic depth and up-to-date regional synthesis of a vast and diverse region, and he does so in an engaging style that underscores the importance of society-environment interactions. This deeply insightful and engaging book reflects its author's personal passion for its topic, but also his zeal to introduce the many geographies of Latin America and the Caribbean to enquiring students. The book is destined to become a leader in the field. --Karl Offen, Syracuse University Students will like the timeliness and engaging prose of Latin America and the Caribbean, especially how environmental issues are discussed. Also, understanding the profound demographic shifts, along with contemporary urbanization and migration, highlights shared connections across the Americas. The book has many wonderful and current graphics that help visualize these trends. [For] those of you looking for a new regional text to use in your courses, you will find a well-structured tool to introduce your students to a region that so many of us care about and have spent our careers exploring and researching. -- ""Journal Of Latin American Geography"" The twin themes of environment and development provide a perfect window into contemporary challenges facing societies in the region, as shaped by geographic context, history, and various relationships to other regions. Students will gain insight into how geographic theory and scholarship can help societies understand and address these challenges. --Claudia Radel, Utah State University"

Brad Jokisch proves to be the ideal guide through the landscapes of Latin America and the social and ecological processes that shape them. With rich and specific examples of how places are shaped and re-shaped by flows of people, resources, and ideas, Dr. Jokisch offers an ideal introduction to the many and diverse worlds that comprise this fascinating region.--Kendra McSweeney, The Ohio State University Brad Jokisch strikes the sweet spot between thematic depth and up-to-date regional synthesis of a vast and diverse region, and he does so in an engaging style that underscores the importance of society-environment interactions. This deeply insightful and engaging book reflects its author's personal passion for its topic, but also his zeal to introduce the many geographies of Latin America and the Caribbean to enquiring students. The book is destined to become a leader in the field.--Karl Offen, Syracuse University

Author Information

Brad D. Jokisch is associate professor of geography at Ohio University. His research is at the nexus of migration, environment, and development. His research has focused on Ecuador, migration, and environment and development issues. He was chair of the Conference of Latin American Geography (CLAG), and Director of Latin American Studies at Ohio University. Jokisch is the recipient of the 2023 CLAG Teaching Award.

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